tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post1270340356736309371..comments2024-03-28T23:36:09.271-05:00Comments on The Simple Life of a Queen: Vacation?Betsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-54635858811143620862014-10-26T12:55:09.175-05:002014-10-26T12:55:09.175-05:00Very busy times for you all!
Thanks so much to yo...Very busy times for you all!<br /><br />Thanks so much to you and of course not forgetting Piper for mailing the crochet thread to me - you are such a brilliant friend! I have been truly touched by you doing this for me. <br /><br />I had great fun with my daughter choosing something which I hope you will like and will mail it to you this week. I guess it will arrive while you are away but hopefully it will be something nice for you to open when you get back.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful trip! <br /><br />Helenxxmoonstruckcreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085978299766605788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-81192079636139844372014-10-25T19:45:06.206-05:002014-10-25T19:45:06.206-05:00You are so talented! I love the feel of yarn in my...You are so talented! I love the feel of yarn in my hands and have been trying to teach myself how to knit. Currently I'm working on a scarf, all in plain basic stitch. Your mitts are lovely!<br /><br />We had a little snow last Sunday already, but has really warmed up. I enjoy winter, but won't mind if fall stays around for a while yet.Mrs. Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131357267104218836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-79893123587922533522014-10-25T13:08:24.147-05:002014-10-25T13:08:24.147-05:00Oops, forgot to say that the wristwarmers are love...Oops, forgot to say that the wristwarmers are lovely! Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171418303494806370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-20869984540583811662014-10-25T11:04:19.143-05:002014-10-25T11:04:19.143-05:00Hi Betsy! My goodness, you have a busy few weeks ...Hi Betsy! My goodness, you have a busy few weeks ahead of you! It will be nice to be there for Piper and to help set up house a bit for your daughter. <br />Does your husband like to golf? Fish? My husband has several interests, so we won't be driving each other nuts. But he is still a good ten years away from retiring. <br />Love the wrist warmers too!!! Have fun and treasure every moment with your little sweetie pie!<br />xo KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-57299363238567872542014-10-24T20:57:45.819-05:002014-10-24T20:57:45.819-05:00Wow Betsy,so much going on. I know you are sad to...Wow Betsy,so much going on. I know you are sad to see the time with Piper and Mandy at your house coming to an end, and Chloe will not be the only one who feels lonely. Maybe Chloe needs a new brother or sister? When my husband was semi-retired I swear I almost shot him, he was in my business all the time. Now he is working more but still seems to be home the times I am off work. He needs a hobby too.<br />Hugs to you and hang in there, oh and I hope the Winter isn't too bad!<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-82337223700662359582014-10-23T14:48:49.965-05:002014-10-23T14:48:49.965-05:00Oh I hope too. I'll know more details when I ...Oh I hope too. I'll know more details when I return from DC and will share then. I think Hubby is someone who will need to stay busy. Thanks for the well wishes.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-11402295632763976702014-10-23T14:41:11.512-05:002014-10-23T14:41:11.512-05:00I think because it's a cold rain it feels more...I think because it's a cold rain it feels more dreary. It's a reminder that winter is indeed coming. Alex's mitts were really fast and easy-just a few hours. The others were much more I tense with that lace pattern. Not hard, just trying to count with a toddler around "helping" can be challenging. :-)<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-59783535469061739162014-10-23T14:38:45.675-05:002014-10-23T14:38:45.675-05:00Thank you for your sweet comment. I think after a...Thank you for your sweet comment. I think after a period of adjustment Chloe will be glad to be an "only child" again. :-)<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-68771442341265908892014-10-23T14:14:58.168-05:002014-10-23T14:14:58.168-05:00Hi Betsy, it sounds like you've been busy. I h...Hi Betsy, it sounds like you've been busy. I hope your upcoming vacation will be relaxing. I don't have any retirement advice but if my in-laws are any indication, some people just need to stay very busy to be happy. I think they retired too young, but that's just my opinion. I'm glad they've found some good pastimes for themselves recently because they seem happier than they were. I hope you have a safe trip to the east coast and that everything goes smoothly for them settling into their new home.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-53145913456305387192014-10-23T12:47:50.956-05:002014-10-23T12:47:50.956-05:00"Dreary" and "rainy" do not go..."Dreary" and "rainy" do not go together in my mind! I love the rain! Love the gloves, and Piper is too cute in that dress. I haven't made any gloves in a long time, but I enjoyed it when I did. Maybe that's something I can do this winter and I'll be over my thread addiction. Right now, though, I have another doily on the hook and I'm waiting for another pattern in the mail, also a doily. Hope you have a good trip and Chloe isn't too sad while you're gone. Enjoy your time with Piper.Pammy Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450773871543490672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-61748580564177906702014-10-23T09:52:24.017-05:002014-10-23T09:52:24.017-05:00That would be nice but although we've been sav...That would be nice but although we've been saving since we got married, apparently it's still not enough to retire early. I'm hoping he will find something he loves to do, (like I am with playing with yarn).<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-55214699065052480472014-10-23T09:50:33.534-05:002014-10-23T09:50:33.534-05:00I hope they both like the wrist warmers. It doesn...I hope they both like the wrist warmers. It doesn't get very cold in Tokyo, but cold enough I think these will feel good in the mornings. I'm looking forward to your pattern. The washcloth is beautiful.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-81347422456647940292014-10-23T06:49:07.063-05:002014-10-23T06:49:07.063-05:00Oh I love the mitts you are working on. What patte...Oh I love the mitts you are working on. What patterns are you using? I know they will be much loved. Thanks for the info about the patterns, I have added them to my ever growing que! Awww sweet little Chloe, I know she'll settle back into it just being the three of you again. Little Miss Piper is alway so adorable and full of smiles. I am glad you will get to travel with them to their new home and help get them all settled. Sending prayers your way for the trip that all will go as planned. Blessings to you always sweet friend. :) Stitchy Mc Floss https://www.blogger.com/profile/00562041622656969121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-21735388569225173892014-10-23T01:47:34.348-05:002014-10-23T01:47:34.348-05:00My husband and I took early retirement and we have...My husband and I took early retirement and we have never looked back we often wonder now how we found time to go to work. We have so many hobbies and travel a lot we always fill our day. I am sure once you start to plan you will both be fine.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-50113314318101924102014-10-23T01:00:16.164-05:002014-10-23T01:00:16.164-05:00Wow my dear friend you have been busy. I will pray...Wow my dear friend you have been busy. I will pray that your trip goes well and that you really enjoy your time with them in DC. I love the wrist warmers. They will be very excited t get them... Who would not ? <br />I'm writing the pattern for my washcloth I just posted the pictures but I just knitted as I go Nd didn't have a pattern. I will write it and will let you know when it is in there. Have a wonderful rest of you week. <br />Ps: miss Piper is absolutely adorable. What a cute dress. Taci simmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02649454399398337689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-3559384694405926972014-10-22T20:42:18.075-05:002014-10-22T20:42:18.075-05:00Thank you!!
Blessings,
BetsyThank you!!<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-6012519658723724342014-10-22T20:41:48.860-05:002014-10-22T20:41:48.860-05:00Good idea Teresa! I'll have to ask for. Pictu...Good idea Teresa! I'll have to ask for. Picture of the mitts. That's good news about Dayle and retirement. Maybe Dennis will be the same way-I hope so. Thanks for the good wishes for the trip.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-17154931550107978622014-10-22T20:39:17.346-05:002014-10-22T20:39:17.346-05:00Retirement can be scary! Especially when they sta...Retirement can be scary! Especially when they start talking about how much you have to have saved because of inflation in the future. It probably is my computer showing the color different. It usually is. :-)<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-72683276054637732402014-10-22T20:23:19.157-05:002014-10-22T20:23:19.157-05:00I so enjoyed seeing all your pictures!I so enjoyed seeing all your pictures!Farming On Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09894316718651283013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-74319024064032623672014-10-22T20:13:32.888-05:002014-10-22T20:13:32.888-05:00Your son and his GF are going to look so stylish i...Your son and his GF are going to look so stylish in those fingerless mitts! I do hope they take a photo wearing them and send it to you. About Dennis being bored after retirement. I was worried about Dayle too.. but right after retiring he was all abuzz with activity, baking bread from scratch, doing all kinds of projects and then.. each year he took it more easy and relaxed more. I wish you and your entourage a stress-free trip.. but I know that it's not going to be easy. I just hope it goes fast and it's over fast. ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-64360887861147292432014-10-22T19:58:44.020-05:002014-10-22T19:58:44.020-05:00I think she's pretty cute too. As much as I mi...I think she's pretty cute too. As much as I miss summer and the lake, if I can't be there I'm ready to "nest" at home.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-21299979689592628872014-10-22T18:44:17.523-05:002014-10-22T18:44:17.523-05:00Your Piper is a sweetheart. Much like you, I am r...Your Piper is a sweetheart. Much like you, I am ready for some cold. A nice warm wood stove and a good book are all I need this winter :) Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-25023105233800269992014-10-22T18:28:45.695-05:002014-10-22T18:28:45.695-05:00I'm looking forward to him being around more, ...I'm looking forward to him being around more, but I do think he'll be bored with my routine. The pattern for the purple mitts is Cranford Mitts. The brown ones are Honeycomb Wrist Warmers. Both are free on Ravelry.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-88980867222281467882014-10-22T18:26:17.902-05:002014-10-22T18:26:17.902-05:00I hope she's not bored with just Hubby and I. ...I hope she's not bored with just Hubby and I. I'm looking forward to seeing the new house, it should be fun.<br />Blessings,<br />BetsyBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8162150278449660664.post-67909763197783066352014-10-22T18:23:23.286-05:002014-10-22T18:23:23.286-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.com